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The Ólavsøka Festival
Celebrate St Olav's Day on the Faroe Islands

By Terri Mapes, About.com

Olavsoka Festival

Olavsoka Festival

Olavsoka Festival
The Ólavsøka (Olavsoka) Festival is an annual festival on the Faroe Islands to celebrate Saint Olav's Day. Olvasoka takes place on July 28-29 each year.

The Olavsoka Festival in Torshavn on the Faroe Islands proves that the old Viking traditions have survived to this day. Olvasoka, or Olav's Festival, turns the Faroe Islands into one big celebration.

The biggest attraction at the Olavsoka Festival is the boat race in the harbor where traditional wooden rowing boats participate. Dance and entertainment, sports, and exhibitions accompany the Olavsoka Festival. Directions aren't necessary. If you're on the Faroe Islands in late July, you won't be able to miss Olavsoka events.

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